Since its launch in 2015, the journal Engineering has been committed to international academic exchanges and engineering science and technology (EST) innovation. In this editorial, the editors-in-chief reflect on the journal’s decade-long journey. They emphasize the crucial role of EST in human development, from its impact on daily life to its role in driving civilization forward. With a new round of scientific and technological revolution underway, Engineering aims to become a top scholarly journal and a premier platform for international EST academic exchange. The editors express gratitude to those who have supported the journal and look forward to continued collaboration in serving the global academic community and contributing to EST innovation.

Every year, some mothers die after giving birth due to heart problems, and many of these deaths could be prevented. The ability to screen for heart weakness before pregnancy could play a crucial role in identifying women who may need additional care to improve pregnancy outcomes.

A new study in Engineering examines future ultrafast charging stations for electric vehicles in China. It analyzes charging patterns, grid impacts, solutions like dynamic waiting and energy storage, and upgrade costs, using real-world data. The research offers useful insights for infrastructure planning and grid management.

In a recent development in construction materials research, a study published in Engineering by Peizhao Zhou and Peng Feng from Tsinghua University has introduced a new composite material. Named flexible ultra-high performance reinforced cementitious composite (FHPRC), it combines the benefits of different materials. The research includes material design, experiments, and model validation, aiming to provide insights for the construction industry.

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed silk iron microparticles (SIMPs)—magnetic, biodegradable carriers designed to deliver therapies directly to disease sites like aneurysms or tumors. The particles are created by chemically bonding iron oxide nanoparticles to regenerated silk fibroin using glutathione, enhancing their magnetic responsiveness while maintaining biocompatibility. These nanoscale carriers, roughly one-hundred-thousandth the width of a human hair, can potentially be guided externally to precise locations in the body. The platform enables localized delivery of therapeutic agents such as extracellular vesicles, regenerative factors, or drugs, offering a minimally invasive approach to treating conditions like abdominal aortic aneurysms and expanding the potential for targeted therapies in regenerative medicine.

A new study in Engineering introduces the electroactive biofiltration dynamic membrane (EBDM). Developed by researchers from Tongji University, this innovation aims to enhance wastewater treatment and mitigate membrane fouling. Tests show it has the potential to improve treatment efficiency and methane production, offering a promising solution for the wastewater treatment field.